The temperature has dropped and the evenings are getting darker. But, you are moving to a new home, so let’s raise the excitement! Moving home can be a lengthy and tiring task, but being organised will help massively in ensuring it runs as smoothly as possible.
Preparation
Before you begin packing or moving items, we advise you to create a thorough plan on what tasks need to be done and in what order. You will have to pack, book a removals North Wales company, inform all necessary contacts of your change of address, and finalise any other details before you begin your move. So, let’s delve into some areas that need tackling.
Clear Out
Moving home is the perfect time to have a clear out, allowing you to take only the items you know you need. You can donate these to charity, sell or even give to friends and family – reducing the chances of them ending as waste.
If there are items that you know you won’t need yet, but don’t want to throw these away or donate, storing them in a storage unit is the perfect solution.
Pack Carefully
Once you’ve decided on everything you need to pack, it’s time to get packing! Grab the boxes, sellotape, scissors and labels, ensuring you have everything you need. Remember to wrap delicate items in bubble wrap or recyclable paper if you’re looking to be more sustainable!
When ordering your packing, it’s important to pack larger items at the bottom, with the delicate items sat above so these don’t get damaged. To protect the flooring of your home, it’s a good idea to place down fabric to protect the floor whilst moving furniture around and stepping in and outside the property.
Essentials Box
Perfect for moving day, it is advised you create an essentials box with all the items you’ll need on the day of your move. This can include bedding, food, toiletries and extra clothing. This will avoid you having to rummage through all your boxes. Moving day will be very tiresome, so having the essential items you need that day will be a great help. Then, you can leave the adventure of unpacking all your belongings the day after moving!
Avoid October Half-Term
If you want to avoid the traffic on the roads on moving day, avoid booking your removals van during October half-term. The roads will be busier than usual, causing the possibility of delays. Contact a removals company to discuss the best time for you and the rates they have available.